Parcel shop van driver Coventry, England
Job description
The Vacancy
At EVRi we’re always on the lookout for new talent. As a strong, ambitious business we don't stand still, always working hard to act and adapt. We aim to think inside and outside the box, striving to be the carrier of choice for every consumer in the UK.
We currently have exciting, flexible opportunities for Van Drivers (or ParcelShop drivers as we call them) to join our growing depot at Coventry
What We Can Offer You:
£10.62 per hour with an overtime rate of £15.93 once contractual hours are completed.
In addition to our competitive salary, our full time colleagues enjoy a minimum of 32 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays), 3% contribution into your pension and life assurance. On top of this, we deliver a fantastic range of flexible benefits. Whether it's shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare we offer some great perks tailored to you as an individual.
Feeling ambitious? This role opens up exciting avenues for career progression, both within the team and wider business. We also offer the opportunity to boost your driving qualifications to a HGV Class 2 or Class 1 driver.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll deliver and collect parcels on a multi-drop basis to and from our ParcelShop & Smart Locker network, rather than customers’ homes. Our parcels are relatively light, but there's lots of them! Therefore, as you'll be loading and unloading vehicles, you must be physically fit. You'll also be comfortable using safe manual-handling techniques.
Our drivers start work between 10am and 10.30am, we can offer full-time contracts of 40 hours per week. Full time is any 5 shifts out of 7, rotas are given in advance.
Essential Skills & Experience Required:
· You’ll need a full UK driving licence with 3.5 Tonne entitlement. Newly-qualified drivers are welcome, however all drivers will need to undertake a short driving assessment.
· Excellent communication skills
· A safety-first mindset
· Must be physically fit
About Us
Every parcel, every person, every place – every delivery made for you.
Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.
Whether it’s a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we’ve got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.
And it’s not just customers and retailers who trust us. We’ve won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.
But we wouldn’t be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We’re a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Our Benefits
Discounts on Evri products with over 1,000 retailers
Up to 26 days holiday
Free pension consolidation service
Health and well-being benefits and discounts
Flexible working hours
Bonus schemes
Free basic will
Mental Health support
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HER903167
